Envy

Not everybody in Malawi loves the presence of wealthy whites. The hardworking fishermen that struggles for a full day to get a dollar or two, probably feels it's unfair that a lucky few can travel just for fun, and splurge in pricey restaurants.

From the floor of a RETSULAUNT in Karonga

November 15th 2007
Narrow strips of sunlight broke through the badly constructed walls of the shack - which according to its’ sign - claimed to be a RETSULAUNT. The floor consisted of evened out cow-dung, a greyish-brown sense of cool, on which I lay flat on my back, trying to soak up as much coolness as possible. Outside the day was sweltering and languid. The men of Karonga sat chattering on rick ... read more

Africa » Malawi » Northern » Karonga

Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President Hastings Kamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional... ... read more

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